Summary
A water leak at the Louvre museum in Paris damaged 300-400 books in the Egyptian department. The leak affects books used by Egyptologists, but no irreplaceable works were damaged. Repairs for the underlying issue are scheduled for next year.
Key Facts
- A water leak at the Louvre damaged 300-400 works, mostly books.
- The books are used by scholars studying Egyptology.
- No precious or irreplaceable books were damaged.
- The leak was discovered in late November.
- The underlying issue causing the leak has been known for years.
- Repairs to fix the problem are planned for the following year.
- The incident is the third major issue for the Louvre recently, following a jewel heist and structural concerns.
- The Louvre is the world's most-visited museum.
